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Grand Seiko SBGJ259vsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ25940mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ25955h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
SBGJ259100m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
SBGJ259$7,700
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9S86
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
55h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$3,550

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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